COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL ENTRPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM

The African University College of Agriculture plans to offer its inaugural cohort of students a first degree Farm Program starting in August 2024. 

 

About the Program

The degree Program is a 4-year, hands-on program for young and beginning farmers that provides skills-based education in what is required to successfully run a small farm business. In this non-degree, in-person program, participants will engage with faculty crop and animal science professionals, researchers, and farmers to learn about animal and crop production in the context of a curriculum focused on the issues that impact food producers and the food system at large. This degree program is housed at the Baiyee House, providing participants the opportunity to interact with and learn from experts while also gaining valuable applied knowledge through an entire growing season at the integrated sustainable Student Farm. This degree program will prepare the student to be a successful producer and advocate in the local food industry. Each student will be provided an interest free loan to start a farm at graduation. The program is competitive with a limited number of positions available.

STUDENT FARM


An student-run integrated sustainable Student Farm will grow livestock, vegetable and fruit crops on the part of the land south of the Baiyee House in Tali. Student workers and volunteers will plant, cultivate and harvest produce using low input and organic practices. The majority of the livestock and produce will be sold at a farm stand on campus throughout the year. Some of the farm products may be processed to add value to them.


Please email us at schoolfarm@africanu.org if you have any questions, want to donate, volunteer, or visit.


Requirements


  • High school degree or diploma 
  • Program Tuition - Zero Frs CFA for work on the Integrated Sustainable Student Farm.
  • Program Duration - 1st week of August 2024 to May 2028.

Apply Here!


Please complete this Application for Admission Form and upload your resume to the form by May 31st, to apply for the African University College of Agriculture Farm Program by May 31st 2024. We will provide informational sessions if you want to learn more or ask questions. These sessions will be on Saturdays in April before the program admission application application deadeline. Applicants will receive a schedule of available sessions.


If you have any questions, contact us at farmprogram@africanu.org.

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